If we look at the world through Parson’s eyes, we find that dance is all around us, in people stretching or hugging or standing in line. We are all “natural choreographers,” continually navigating through space. - The Atlantic
"Whichever culture you inhabit, it is likely that dancing is a part of it. ... To gyrate rhythmically to music in the presence of others – the closer you look at this custom, the stranger it seems – is an activity whose roots in the human psyche go deep. Why do we do it?" - The Independent (UK)
"An eclectic roster of Australian dance artists gathers together for the first time for DanceX. A new festival conceived and curated by David Hallberg, artistic director of The Australian Ballet, it runs October 20–November 1 at the Arts Centre Melbourne." - Dance Magazine
Tharp, watching the world experience the pandemic, has changed her mind about “In the Upper Room” — not about what it represents, but where it belongs. If any dance comes close to reflecting the struggle of the last years, it’s “In the Upper Room.” - The New York Times
Dance Data Project's latest report says that in "ballet and classically inspired companies" the vast majority of the repertoire was created by male choreographers, but that the ratio has changed from nearly ¾-¼ to more like ⅔-⅓ — with near parity for mixed bills of new works. - Dance Data Project
Unity Phelan, who made three debuts in one week this seasons, says, "I always try to keep it light even when I’m just stressed out ... I think if I can convince myself that it’s OK, then I am OK." - The New York Times
"When Lauren Anderson was promoted to principal dancer at Houston Ballet in 1990, she made history as one of the first Black women to be a principal at a major American ballet company." Now, the dancer sees her own story on stage. - The New York Times
"Groups of young athletes practicing Parkour ... have been swinging around big French cities switching off wasteful shop signs at night, in a bid to fight light pollution and save energy." And with Europe facing an energy crisis, their work is more timely than ever. - The New York Times
Interim artistic director Dana Genshaft: "What attracted me was that SFDW felt like going camping: leaving structures of a big machine behind, self-producing, finding joy in casualness, simplicity. ... (I've also heard our audiences express liking access and proximity, performances in a small house.)" - Pointe Magazine
"Although I was born in Flanders, I sometimes feel like a foreigner because of my background and the way my life has gone. In Geneva, at least I am a real foreigner! I often feel ... shared between several cultures, and in Geneva, I am happy to find real multiculturalism." - Bachtrack
"Although ballrooms were once the territory of the elite and considered off-limits for common people, in the upheaval of the 19th century, new types of dance steps were born. ... Here's how some of the most famous moves got their start — and were passed on to modern dancers." - National Geographic
Officially launched on 6 October, Bodyheat is installed across two of the largest event spaces within the SWG3 complex – Galvanizers and TV Studio – as well as in its lobby. A sold-out gig in Galvanizers – which has a capacity of 1,250 – could generate 800 kilowatt hours in heat. - The Guardian
“Be sure to read the programme beforehand” is critic’s shorthand for a very confusing story. But Scottish Ballet founder Peter Darrell used to say that if you have to read the programme, a ballet has failed in its job. - The Guardian
They missed no performances in Moscow to do the gig, and while the official reasons given for the suspension were the gala's marketing (not the dancers' responsibility) and not having asked permission (it's not exactly credible that the boss didn't know). So what's the real reason? - Gramilano (Milan)
"The prestigious global body that governs Irish dancing has this week been rocked by what is believed to be its largest ever alleged cheating scandal. It has seen some of the most successful and well-regarded Irish dance teachers and schools accused of 'fixing' competitions for their own students." - Irish Independent
